Wisconsin rail line debate urges permanent parallel road
A Monroe editorial argues for a North Western rail corridor to compete with St. Paul and Fox River lines. It urges permanent, stock-owned ownership to prevent monopolies, boost markets, and lower transport costs for lumber, flour, grain, and agricultural goods along the proposed route.
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Madison
Vpaint
Babu Uo
Manltowoc
Neenah
Menait
St. Paul
Wisconsin
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Prohibitionists Form National Temperance Party Platform
The National Temperance Convention in Chicago amended its platform to form The National Temperance Party. It calls for federal and state prohibition of intoxicants, denounces the liquor traffic, and establishes a Central Executive Committee with one member from each state and territory.
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National Temperance Convention
Farwell Hall
Chicago
National Temperance Party
Anti-Dramshop Party
District of Columbia
Alexander Mitchell Elected President of Chicago and North Western
The Board of Directors elected Alexander Mitchell of Milwaukee as president of the Chicago and North Western Railroad, succeeding the late Henry Keep. Mitchell, a self-made financier noted for honesty, has led Milwaukee's Wisconsin Fire and Marine Insurance and the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, shaping regional rail lines and financial stability. His rise signals a broadened reach southward and across neighboring states, affecting communities along connected routes.
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Alexander Mitchell
Milwaukee
New York
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Henry Keep
St. Paul
Western Union Railroad
Milwaukee M Wisconsin
Alexander Mitchell II
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Wisconsin Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Geo. B. Smith
Alex. Mitchell
Mitchell
Smith
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Milwaukee Wins City Pride in Northwestern Railroad Choice
The piece defends Mr. Mitchell as Northwestern Railroad president, argues Milwaukee will be treated fairly, and praises his leadership for expanding a vast road network from Lake Superior to Nebraska. It lauds Milwaukee’s influence and envisions fair competition with rivals along the Northwestern line. It also includes assorted notes on Chicago merchants, Saratoga belles, Harvard rowers, and a medicinal advertisement.
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Northwestern Railroad Company
Mitchell
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Lake Aonigon
Dakot
Nebraska
United States
Freeport Markets Report by Journal Journal by Smith & Co
Fasuront on September 7 1809 at 2 14 oclock P M market report prepared for the Journal by Messrs Jan F Smith & Co warehouse foot of Bridge Street notes prices and conditions in Freeport markets with standard early 19th century reporting tone and detail
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Messrs
Joan F.smith & Co
Hridge Street
List of Remaining Claimed Letters in Freeport Post Office
Post office announces remaining unclaimed letters as of September 7, 1363 in Freeport Illinois. Names include Abherstett F, Baker Fran, Brainard Altee, Cahale Breplen, Gleinsdale Garegrick, Greenleaf Perry, Kelly John, Mary Aon Har, Paul Manlove, George Malone, Michael SieGeffen, Martha J Spears, Alice Webster, Willner G, and others. Office hours listed with daily 7 A M to ?, open Sundays with limited hours and holiday exceptions.
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State of Illinois
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John Long
Baker Fran Brainard Altee Cahale Breplen
Linder
Mary Aon
Har Paul
Manlove
George Malone
Michael SieGeffen
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W Snyder
Martha J Spears
Alice Webster
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Public Assessment Notice for Freeport Improvement
Public notice to all interested that the assessor appointed by the City Clerk of Freeport has completed the assessment of nine thousand two hundred dollars for the Exchange street improvement from Galena to Union. Objections must be written and filed by 17 September 1859 at 2 PM for City Council to hear and revise or annul the assessment.
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Freeport
Bridge Street
Liberty Street
Chicago Street
James Durst
City Chirk
Stephenson Street
West Street
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Carroll
Fresport
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Exchange Street
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James Durmt
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Brexport
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Pergong
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Sha Ity Connell
Galena Street
Union Street
James Durss
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